What Pike County Schools does

Pike County Schools is a public K-12 school district headquartered at 101 West Love Street, Troy, Alabama, serving approximately 2,000+ enrolled students across seven schools in the communities of Banks, Brundidge, Goshen, and Troy. Founded in 1854, the district operates under the Pike County Board of Education with Dr. Mark Bazzell serving as Superintendent since 2003, during which time student proficiency rates improved dramatically from approximately 60% to 80-90%. The district maintains Cognia Accreditation and STEM certification and received the 2024 Cognia Schools and Systems of Distinction award.

The district's core educational product spans traditional K-12 instruction supplemented by 22 dual enrollment programs leading to associate degrees, 14 career tech short-term certificates, the JROTC STEM Leadership Academy (funded by a $6M Department of Defense STEM grant), the 5th-8th Grade STEM Academy, the Alternative Learning Center for at-risk students, and the Center for Advanced Academics and Accelerated Learning (CA3L). The underlying technology stack includes PowerSchool for student information management, Schoology for learning management, Microsoft 365 for productivity and SSO, Securly for content filtering and student safety, and ParentSquare/StudentSquare for school-home communication with Microsoft 365 SSO integration.

The district's business model is government-funded: there is no tuition (free public education under the Community Eligibility Program providing free meals), with revenue derived entirely from federal, state, and local government appropriations including Title I and IDEA federal programs, Alabama State Department of Education allocations, and local tax revenues. Ancillary revenue streams include nominal faculty/visitor meal fees ($3.25 breakfast, $5.00 lunch for faculty). The district employs 328 full-time staff across 7 schools serving an average teacher-to-student ratio of 1:20, operates 36 bus routes covering 1,700 miles daily, and maintains approximately 750,000 square feet of facilities.

Name

Pike County Schools

Legal name

Pike County Board of Education

Website

https://pikecountyschools.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1854

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Pike County Schools is a public K-12 school district serving 2,000+ students across seven schools in Pike County, Alabama. Government-funded and Cognia-accredited with STEM certification, it offers dual enrollment, career-technical programs, and specialized STEM academies to families in Banks, Brundidge, Goshen, and Troy.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Public Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public School Districts (K–12) (EDADABAA)

Keywords

• Public K-12 education
• STEM education programs
• Dual enrollment courses
• Career technical training
• Alternative learning programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Troy

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Public Education Funding: As a public school district, Pike County Schools is funded through federal, state, and local government appropriations. Revenue comes from the Alabama State Department of Education, federal programs (Title I, IDEA, etc.), and local tax revenues.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Pike County Schools is a public K-12 school district operating seven schools across Banks, Brundidge, Goshen, and Troy, Alabama, serving over 2,000 students with Cognia-accredited and STEM-certified educational programs. The district delivers traditional academic instruction alongside dual enrollment college-credit programs (22 programs), career technical short-term certificates (14), specialized STEM academies, and alternative learning options for at-risk students. Funded through federal, state, and local government appropriations, it provides free public education to enrolled students, with free meals under the Community Eligibility Program.

Product overview

Pike County Schools is a K-12 public school district offering a comprehensive educational ecosystem comprising traditional academic instruction, dual enrollment programs (15 associate degree pathways and 14 career tech short-term certificates), specialized academy programs, and digital communication platforms. The district operates its core educational programs through seven schools, enhanced by virtual learning options via Troy-Pike Center for Technology and CA3L, alternative education through the Alternative Learning Center, and community engagement through the P3 Academy and Teacher Leadership Academy. ParentSquare and StudentSquare serve as the unified communication platforms connecting families, students, and staff. The district is COGNIA-accredited with STEM certification, serving over 2000 students across Banks, Brundidge, and Goshen, Alabama.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Center for Advanced Academics and Accelerated Learning (CA3L): Academy program for advanced academics and accelerated learning
• Troy-Pike Center for Technology
• Banks School
• Goshen Elementary School
• Goshen High School
• Pike County Elementary School
• Pike County High School
• ParentSquare

Products and services

• Pike County Schools District K-12 Education K-12 public school district serving Banks, Brundidge, and Goshen communities with Cognia-accredited and STEM-certified educational programs. Operates seven schools with over 2,000 enrolled students.
• Dual Enrollment Programs College-level coursework allowing high school students to earn college credits. Offers 15 to 22 programs leading to associate degrees and short-term certificate programs in agriscience, app development, aviation maintenance, business, EMT, IT, mechatronics, and welding.
• 5th-8th Grade STEM Academy Accelerated instruction program in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics for select students, featuring immersive STEM experiences at the U.S. Space and Rocket Center and National Flight Academy.
• Troy-Pike Center for Technology Career and technical education center offering programs in technology and related fields including aviation maintenance, welding, and mechatronics for district students.
• Center for Advanced Academics and Accelerated Learning (CA3L) Academy facility providing accelerated and advanced academic programs, dual enrollment facilitation, and career-focused educational opportunities for students in the district.
• Alternative Learning Center (ALC) Positive alternative to suspension/expulsion providing academic and behavioral support for students requiring alternative educational placement, using ACCESS and Plato instructional platforms.
• Pike County Connects Virtual School Virtual/online instructional option for grades 7-12 designed for students preferring online learning environments, seeking dual enrollment, or requiring flexible scheduling.
• Wiregrass JROTC STEM Leadership Academy 6-day/5-night immersive STEM experience hosted at Troy University facilities, implemented as the first JROTC STEM Leadership Academy Model by Pike County Schools with DOD STEM funding.

Quantifiable outcome

• Student performance improved from 4th grade reading/math in 60% range (2003) to 80-90% range (2010-2011) under current leadership
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration15 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

18 partnerships are on record, tiered core, moderate and minor.

• Troy UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollege partnership for dual enrollment programs, including JROTC STEM Leadership Academy hosted at Troy University facilities. Students can earn college credits while in high school.
• Enterprise State Community CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDual enrollment partner offering App Development (SWIFT), IT Audit and Assurance, and other programs leading to associate degrees and certificates.
• Wallace State Community College - HancevillecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDual enrollment partner for short-term certificate programs and associate degree pathways.
• LBW (Lurleen B. Wallace Community College)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDual enrollment partner for career technical education and certificate programs.
• Southeast Alabama WorksmoderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerWorkforce development partner collaborating on sophomore leadership enrichment program and career pathway development.
• Pike County Chamber of CommercemoderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity business partner for student programs and career exploration initiatives.
• KW PlasticsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal business partner involved in career and technical education student enrichment programs.
• Kimber ( firearms manufacturer)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal industry partner for career exploration and workforce development programs.
• Chick-Fil-AminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal business partner for student career development and enrichment programs.
• Kelly EducationcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerStaffing partner providing substitute teachers and education workforce solutions. The district uses Kelly Services for substitute staffing.
• ThrivewaymoderateImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerProvides P.A.T.H. (Prevention & Awareness for Total Health) and Peer Helpers programs - K-12 comprehensive prevention and support package covering abuse, mental health, bully awareness, and substance abuse education.
• Crisis and Prevention SystemsmoderateImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerProvides HELP (Human Empowerment and Leadership Principles) safety management and crisis response continuum for de-escalation and prevention training.
• East Central Mental Health (ECMH)moderateImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerMental health partner supporting school-based mental health initiatives and therapeutic services for students through partnership with Prevention and Support Department.
• Department of Human ResourcesmoderateImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerState agency partner for child welfare referrals and support services for students.
• Mobile County Public School SystemcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLead grantee for JROTC STEM Leadership Academy model. Pike County Schools is the first grantee selected to implement this model, with $6,000,000 DOD STEM budget award.
• Patty Rutledge School of DanceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDance instruction and technique partnership for elementary students to enhance dance programs.
• Troy Resilience ProjectmoderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership providing Mental Health Services Coordinator position through Alabama State Department of Education allocation.
• HireTrueminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCandidate experience platform for district job postings and hiring processes.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• PowerSchool: The Student Information System vendor used by Pike County for enrollment, grade management, and parent portal access. Comparable as a core K-12 education technology ecosystem partner serving public school districts nationwide.
• ParentSquare: Unified school-home communication platform used district-wide by Pike County for email, text, app notifications, and two-way translation. Comparable as a K-12 communication infrastructure provider serving public school districts.
• Enterprise State Community College: Core dual enrollment partner offering App Development (SWIFT), IT Audit and Assurance, and other programs leading to associate degrees. Comparable as an Alabama postsecondary institution with overlapping CTE program focus.
• Lurleen B. Wallace Community College: Dual enrollment partner for career technical education and certificate programs serving Pike County high school students. Comparable as an Alabama community college partner in CTE pathway delivery.
• Troy University: Core higher-education partner hosting Pike County's JROTC STEM Leadership Academy and dual enrollment programs. Comparable as a regional education institution in Pike County with overlapping student populations, though operating in postsecondary rather than K-12 space.
• Wallace State Community College: Dual enrollment partner for short-term certificate programs and associate degree pathways serving Alabama high school students. Comparable as a regional community college partner in Pike County's CTE pathway ecosystem.

Regional players

• Mobile County Public School System: The largest school district in Alabama and direct partner of Pike County Schools as lead grantee for the JROTC STEM Leadership Academy model. Comparable as a public K-12 district operating within Alabama with similar Cognia accreditation framework, though at much larger scale.

Broad incumbents

• Cognia (formerly AdvancED): The accreditation and STEM certification body that has recognized Pike County Schools with Schools and Systems of Distinction (2024). Comparable as the broader incumbent setting quality standards across K-12 institutions that Pike County aspires to and benchmarks against.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/PikeCoSchoolsAL
• Facebookfacebook.com/ALPikeCoSchools

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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